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10 sick skate parks ON THE GOLD COAST Grab the decks and your little groms, it’s time to drop-in... because here are the best skate parks on the Gold Coast!
CO O L A N G AT TA S K AT E PA R K Set back a few blocks from the beach in Goodwin Park, this street style skate park has all the must-haves, including rails, ledges, gaps and lots more. E L A N O R A S K AT E PA R K One of the most famous—not to mention advanced—skate parks in Australia, Elanora is truly unique, with the shallow section starting from eight-feet and deepening into twelve-foot vertical in other areas. It was the first in the country to feature a full pipe, and many other parks have copied it since. Its large transitions have also made it a drawcard for BMX riders and old school skaters.
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H E L E N S VA L E S K AT E PA R K Popular amongst scooter riders more than skaters, this spacious park has lots of updated features and a smooth concrete surface. There are quarter pipes galore, a few mini ramps, and a spine, all with traditional steel coping. MU D G E E R A B A S K AT E PA R K Great for beginners, this mostly flat park has some small humps for learning to roll over and some small transitions to build up skills. It also has a good open flow for those with the need for speed, and comes equipped with lights for atmospheric evening skating.
